A few places left for this popular Wikidata workshop! If you’re a UCL student or staff member curious about Wikidata, join us at Bloomsbury on 7 May to learn what it is and edit your first pieces of data using Congolese items from the university’s Ethnography Collections.

Who says titles don’t matter? The most downloaded @ioe.bsky.social paper has this title: ‘Object Personification in Autism (this paper will be very sad if you don’t read it)’ discovery.ucl.ac.uk/id/eprint/10...

"At IOE you'll be provoked to think critically, to ask questions that are worth asking, to develop as a teacher or a leader, to carry out research" Caroline Daly @cttr-ucl.bsky.social explores the powerful pull of the IOE and how it's shaped her academic identity over decades Listen bit.ly/4mNs09c

With the library becoming busier over term 3, access to external University of London undergraduates and taught postgraduates is suspended between Monday 27 April and Friday 29 May to prioritise study space use for UCL students.

Ignore the red labels. Our overnight loans policy in the IOE has been discontinued. All books previously restricted to overnight, one-day, or short loan periods have been converted to standard 8-week loans. This means no more early morning rushes to get them back to us, and no more hourly fines.

Hear @professorliwei.bsky.social talk us through his career pathway, from classroom teacher to lecturer in linguistics and IOE Director and Dean. He tells us how observing language shifts in three generations of immigrant families sparked a life in academia. Listen on Academia et al bit.ly/4t9wI30

If you'd like to learn more about our new exhibition, you can read an interivew with our Outreach and Exhibitions Coordinator about the process of putting the exhibition together and some of the items on display! Link is: www.ucl.ac.uk/library/news...

Today is National Board Game Day! 🎲 Brian Bear and friends have decided to play their new favourite game, the IOE Library board game (coming soon to a wellbeing table near you!). This is a great excuse to have some old fashioned, off screen fun and play a game with your friends and family. 🧩

Wishing a happy Passover to everyone who is celebrating! #UCLLibraries #WeAreIOE #Passover

Spring break alert! We close for the holidays on 1 April at 17.00 and reopen on 8 April at 08.30. The Student Centre, Main Library and Science Library all remain open 24/7 during this time if you need somewhere to study. We all wish you a refreshing and relaxing long weekend. ☺️ ❤️ 🌲

Half a million plastic bottles saved! When Inara, a volunteering officer at the Student Union, filled her bottle at the library's water fountain, the counter clicked over to 500,000. The fountain, installed in 2019, has helped the library community avoid using half a million single-use bottles. 🌏 💦

SEND Reform: Education Professionals 🎓️ Teachers, TAs, SENCOs, Headteachers, and others - join this vital conversation to influence the Government’s SEND Reform consultation When: 7th April, 5.30 - 7pm Where: Zoom Access: BSL Book: tinyurl.com/shtwuyvy #EducateDontSegregate #InclusiveEducation

Don't forget, we close for the Easter break on Wed 01/04 at 17.00 and reopen on Wed 08/04 at 08.30. The Main Library, Science Library and Student Centre will be open 24/7 during this time. For information see: www.ucl.ac.uk/library/using-library/opening-hours

“If owt’s been dunn ‘ere, Miss Punnett’s dunnit” Margaret was Vice-Principal of the London Day Training College (now IOE) for over 30 years. Through her leadership, teaching & pastoral care, she was a powerful force in teacher education, championing women's entry into the profession bit.ly/3NF04XK

Want some plants to liven up your windowsill? Thinking of sowing some seeds? Next time you're passing our help desk, check out our plant sale! We have indoors plants and seeds to help your desk spring into action. All proceeds go to funding more plants and pots for IOE library. 🌾 🌿 🪴 #WeAreIOE

Eid Mubarak to everyone in our community who is celebrating!

The UCL Office for Open Science and Scholarship supports the adoption of Open practices and approaches. Find out more and get support with your research projects. https://www.ucl.ac.uk/library/open-science-research-support/ucl-office-open-science-and-scholarship

What does a PhD journey look like when you paint it rather than write it? That's what Louise and Tooba will find out as they chat and paint their way through research, belonging and London. Listen to the 1st episode of The PhD Sketchbook, released monthly on IOE Insights! https://bit.ly/4sj3i2t

A few more days to apply to be our next Small Press in Residence! Outstanding collections, collaborations with us, @sladeschoolucl.bsky.social & @uclpublishing.bsky.social + £5,000 to spend flexibly! #smallpress #libraries #archives #artistresidency #artistinresidence #funding #specialcollections

Wen Zhang's research paper They are "Bad", "Barbaric" and "Different": the Construction of Chinese Otherness in an Edwardian School History Textbook sprang from historic books in IOE's Special Collections. Her research is published in UCL Press's Paper Trails: ucldigitalpress.co.uk/BOOC/Article...

We’re delighted to share the latest update to ‘Paper Trails: the Social Life of Archives and Collections’, our ongoing #openaccess publication with @uclpress.bsky.social 🗃️ #skystorians

What if you could phone the past? Hear 200 years of UCL voices with the Time Telephone – ft. stories from the 1940s to the present day. Spot the Time Telephone, tiny furniture, and artefacts from the 'crown jewels' of social research at the Two Centuries Here exhibition: https://bit.ly/4uwfMFb

Explore a selection of @ucl.ac.uk's incredible collection of rare books and archives at UCL East. Join us on 24 March:

This week is reading lists week (16th - 20th March). Please fill out the short online survey [link in bio] to be in with a chance to win a £25 voucher. You can meet the team at a pop-up stand in the Student Centre on Thursday (19th March between 2:30 PM – 5:30 PM)

Happy World Sleep Day! To celebrate Brian Bear has taken a nap from his reading! 💤 This year's theme is Sleep Well, Live Better and highlights the importance of good sleep health and habits, so don't forget to take a break amongst all your studying. #UCLLibraries #WorldSleepDay #IOELibrary

Great to Wen Zhang's article “They Are ‘Bad’, ‘Barbaric’ and ‘Different’: The Construction of #Chinese Otherness”publishd in 'Paper Trails'. It uses the 'Harmsworth History of the World' from the @ioelibrary.bsky.social #HistoricalTextbooks #SpecColl. ucldigitalpress.co.uk/BOOC/Article... #HistEd

What’s so Special about UCL Special Collections? is back at UCL East! Join us on 24 Mar to explore a selection of rare books and archives, meet members of our team, and discover the stories behind these fascinating materials at this relaxed, free event. Book now on tinyurl.com/uclopenmorning.

#IWD: Prof Victoria Showunmi (Vice-Dean of Equality, Diversity & Inclusion) invites us to consider how generosity, solidarity, and shared responsibility strengthen not only individuals but entire communities. #WeAreIOE @ucl.ac.uk

Working on your dissertation? There's still time to book one of our online dissertation support sessions. The first (11/03) focuses on how to conduct an initial scoping search, and the second (19/03) looks at advanced search strategies. Find out more and book your place via tinyurl.com/42sfuy82

What do you love to read? It's a good question to ask on World Book Day in the National Year of Reading. Recommendations by IOE Library users range from Green Eggs and Ham by Dr Seuss to The New Age of Sexism by Laura Bates. See our new display and let us know your favourites. #WorldBookDay

Celebrating World Book Day, with a #UCL200 twist 📚💜🏛️ Which ones have you read? @ucl.ac.uk 📸 1. Wen Li 2. Lucy Pope 3. UCL Special Collections, @profginab.bsky.social#UCL2004. Chris Moos

Dr Kanayo Dike‑Oduah is the first person featured in our Researcher Journey display on Level 5. The display explores the role of the library as she studied for a PGCE, MA and EdD at the IOE. Discover her inspiring tips on using our rich resources and supportive team to fuel your research journey.

Our thoughts are with those affected by current events in the Middle East region. UCL offers a range of specialist support and advice. Find out more and access support: www.ucl.ac.uk/news/2026/fe...

Considering a Master’s degree in Social Sciences? Join our online sessions from 16-19 March and discover how research and critical thinking drive change. 🎓 Engage with leading academics ✏️ Hear from current students ❓ Take part in a live Q&A, with application tips https://bit.ly/3ZXqE15

Prepare for spring by coming along to the IOE Library Seed Swap and Plant sale tomorrow! You can swap your plant seeds or donate a small amount in exchange for one of our small plants or packet of seeds. 🌱🌿🪴 #WeAreIOE #UCLLibraries #SeedSwap #Sustainability

Head to the Curriculum Resources collection on Level 4 and discover our Awards displays - celebrating an exciting range of much‑loved children’s and young people’s books shortlisted for major literary awards. #WeAreIOE #UCLLibraries #BookAwards #BookDisplays #ChildrensBooks

Ramadan Mubarak to everyone who is celebrating.

Wishing everyone celebrating a very Happy New Year! #WeAreIOE #UCL200 www.youtube.com/shorts/Aom9-...

We wish a Happy Year of the Horse to everyone who is celebrating. 🏮

💜🎂 Happy 200th birthday @ucl.ac.uk! In 1826, UCL was founded as London’s very first university with a progressive vision: higher education for all, regardless of religion or social background. Today we mark our Bicentenary and the beginning of a year of celebration! #UCL200

The new section of our book display on Level 4 is celebrating #LGBTQ+HistoryMonth, used to highlight the achievements of LGBT+ people across the world and history. The theme this year is 'Science and Innovation' looking specifically at the contributions of LGBTQ+ scientists and researchers 🧪

Today, UCL turns 200. 🎉 For two centuries, our community has opened doors, challenged convention and pushed the boundaries of knowledge across every discipline. Thank you to everyone who’s been part of the UCL story, here’s to the next century. ✨ #UCL200 #LoveUCL

Join us for a fun, free introduction to German language and culture on Friday 13 February from 14:00-15:00. The session has a carnival theme, and everyone is welcome - no prior knowledge of German is needed. Just drop by the Library Teaching Room in the IOE Library to take part.

Stuck on your research strategy? A new display of resources to support dissertation students is open at the top of the stairs on Level 5. As well as essential books and links to help you, find out about bookable dissertation support sessions for IOE students starting this month. tinyurl.com/5ku98rxc

This year's theme for LGBT+ History Month is Science and Innovation, celebrating the contributions of LGBT+ people throughout history and raising awareness of their discoveries. Share your book recommendations here: https://ucl-global.libwizard.com/f/LGBTplus2026

This year is the National Year of Reading, a theme celebrated in our current Level 4 book display. It takes in reading for pleasure, children's literature, and learning and teaching about reading. You can even let us know what your favourite book is! Just post its title in the box.

Looking into using the library? Find out about our study spaces, opening hours, borrowing items, membership and more. https://www.ucl.ac.uk/library/using-library

UCL has risen two places to be named third best university in Europe according to the QS World University Rankings: Europe 2026. 🥉 This achievement reflects our extensive European partnerships across research, education, and innovation. Read more: https://bit.ly/3LHcuxz

Happy Library Shelfie Day! Started by the New York Public library in 2014, today is all about taking a selfie with a shelf to celebrate your favourite books. Here are some of Brian Bear's favourite's from the Curriculum Resources collection, near where he lives in Level 4's Children's Book Corner.

"On Holocaust Memorial Day we need more history, not just more memory" bit.ly/4t6wPx6 Dr Andy Pearce, Director of @uclholocaust.bsky.social, writes today on the RHS blog. #Skystorians